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Kam River edged Dryden 4-3 on Tuesday night to capture the best-of-seven Bill Salonen Cup final in six games.

Payton Hu scored the overtime winner on Saturday night, midway through the first extra period.

Ashton Sadauskas earned a 32-save shutout and Brodie McLeod score the first-period winner, leaving Dryden with their backs against the wall needing to win three straight to win their first SIJHL title since 2018.

The Fighting Walleye battled back from a 2-0 deficit in the second to edge Dryden 3-2.

Former Lakehead Thunderwolves forward served as the team's general manager and assistant coach this past season.

Eli Antoine netted the game-winner with just over seven minutes to go in regulation on Sunday.night. Game 3 is Wednesday at the Norwest Arena.

Kaden Goodwin scored twice and added two assists to lead Kam River to a 6-2 win over Dryden to open the SIJHL championship round on Saturday night.

Dryden is seeking its first Bill Salonen Cup since 2018, while the Fighting Walleye are looking for their second title in three seasons.

Outgoing coach has been with the organization for four seasons and helped bring back the Lakers junior program.

Karson Kerbes scored the game-winner, giving Dryden a 3-0 lead in their best-of-seven SIJHL semifinal.